Question 1

how can i stop sunken eyes?

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No way to do this: This is usually a genetic or inherited appearance which has to do with the loss of fat in the fat pads surrounding each eye.  Unless you have lost a lot of weight, this is just the way it will look.

Question 2

what is the symptom of slightly sunken eyes?

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Depends on cause: The appearance of "sunken eyes" may develop for a few reasons.  As we age, the skin of the lower lids tends to thin, revealing the darker muscle beneath and giving the lower lid a darker appearance.  Also, we lose volume in our lower lid and cheeks, creating a "sunken" effect in the lower lid.  Treatment is aimed at restoring this volume and the cheek to lid relationship.

Question 3

i have sunken eyes and want to know the cause?

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Bad genes: Some medications like lumigan; trauma to the orbit; rare sinus diseases.

Question 4

how can i reduce the appearance of sunken eyes?

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Hydration and rest: This appearance is more common with dehydration and fatigue.  The easiest treatment is to stay well hydrated (drink plenty of water and non-caffeinated beverages) and to get more sleep.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: sunken eyes?

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Sunken eyes: Sunken eyes are caused by fat loss of atrophied sub-orbicularis occuli, which leads to more visible  blood vessels.

Question 6

what can i do to make my dark sunken eyes look happier and brighter?

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General health: This is a very generic question.  Usually this is an indicator of general health status in that, things like fatigue and poor health, can give you these appearances.  You may want to have a good physical exam as a starter.  Ask you famiy doctor if he has any ideas after the exam and lab work.  Some types of eye drops for glaucoma can cause this in addition to Latisse (bimatoprost) used to make eyelashes grow.

Question 7

for a person who always seems to have dark sunken eyes is there something medically wrong?

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Deep set orbit: Nothing is medically wrong. Some people have anatomically deep set eyes. Also as we age, we can have fat atrophy around the eyes that causes the eyes to appear sunken in.

Question 8

what does sunken eyes mean in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

Common: It is common as we age for the fat around the eyes to shrink down. This can give the appearance of sunken eyes.

Question 9

how can i get rid of sunken eyes?

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Need to know cause: There are many causes of sunken eyes.  You really need to be measured and evaluated by a surgeon who is a specialist in this.  You can find the specialists in Boston at www.asoprs.org.

Question 10

how do you get rid of dark sunken eyes?

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Pray: If that fails, go to cosmetic surgeon for fillers- they work very well and last about 6mo to a year.

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